Terrible Trio: John Buck, Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada all starting (again)

Somewhat unbelievably, John Buck, Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada are all in the lineup again tonight. In the last 24 days, the Mets have played 22 games. Here’s how Buck, Davis and Tejada have done in this stretch: JB – 19 G, 75 PA, .65 ABs, 482 OPS, .154/.267/.215, 23 Ks ID – 21 G, [...]

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The fans’ fascination with Jordany Valdespin

Over the past two years there have been a number of moments that will stick with Mets’ fans forever. One of those moments was the first career hit for Jordany Valdespin, a pinch-hit go ahead 3-run home run off of Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon last year. He instantly became fan favorite with Mets fans; as [...]

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Mets Card of the Week: 2007 John Maine/Philip Humber

2007 TOPPS CO-SIGNERS JOHN MAINE/PHILIP HUMBER Once upon a time (the summer of 2007, to be precise), I pulled this card and I was happy. The Mets were in first place that July, and seemed well-equipped to remain there throughout the year. John Maine was a solid presence on the mound, and would go on [...]

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